Arsenal are reportedly readying a transfer "proposal" for Viktor Gyokeres amid the "blackmail" saga that has broken out at Sporting.

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• Swedish forward pushing for summer move
• Wants to leave for less than release clause
• North London giants exploring their options

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  Sweden international striker Gyokeres has made it clear he wants to take on a new challenge this summer after two prolific years in Portugal. He is said to have gone on strike in an effort to force through a move elsewhere.

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  A stunning situation in Lisbon, which has "shaken up the market", has seen Manchester United and Juventus heavily linked with Gyokeres in their respective bids to add a proven No.9 to their ranks.

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  reports Arsenal are also prepared to put an offer on the table, with Gyokeres' agent said to already be in London. The Gunners have been monitoring RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko, with the 22-year-old Slovenian considered to be their top target.

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  They could, however, take advantage of the unrest at Sporting by granting Gyokeres his transfer wish. He is said to have been left furious by a refusal to honour a gentleman’s agreement that would have allowed him to leave for considerably less than his €100 million (£85m/$115m) release clause.

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